Master of Science - Aerospace Engineering (Non-thesis)

Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s master’s in aerospace engineering is designed to prepare students for careers in industry or for further academic pursuits. The program provides comprehensive knowledge and research opportunities to support students in pursuing their optimal career paths.

The flexible aerospace engineering master’s program allows students to choose between part-time or full-time study, accommodating their existing commitments. It offers robust educational experiences that broaden knowledge and foster creativity in research areas such as electric propulsion and renewable energy.

Students in the master’s in aerospace engineering engage with a curriculum centered on three key areas: fluids and propulsion, materials and structures, and dynamics and controls. Coursework includes topics such as Advanced Fluid Dynamics, Turbomachinery, Spacecraft Propulsion, Heat Transfer, Mechanical Vibrations, Optimal Control of Dynamical Systems, Applied Finite Element Methods in Engineering, and Smart Materials.

Students may opt for a non-thesis track if the degree is terminal or a thesis track if they intend to pursue a PhD. The program allows flexibility to switch between these options even after enrollment.